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With 30 fights, 30 victories, 28 knockouts, 1 draw, and world titles in three different weight divisions, Gervonta Davis might be the only true boxing superstar of the current generation. The hard-hitting southpaw has been ruling the boxing world ever since he made his debut 12 years ago, and on November 14, ‘Tank’ will be looking to add another distinction to his illustrious career.

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While a bout against Jake Paul doesn’t sound like a spectacle, it is a big deal for Gervonta Davis, especially because it’s a high-profile exhibition fight, which will pay handsomely. Regardless, the 30-year-old has already amassed a substantial net worth in his outstanding career and is looking to earn as much as he can before bowing out of the sport for good. If we look at his past decisions and endorsements, we can expect another blockbuster year for the WBA lightweight champion, but let’s take a look at his bank balance for now.

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Gervonta Davis’ estimated net worth in 2025

According to ‘celeritynetworth.com’, Gervonta Davis’ net worth is expected to be around a whopping $10 million. Given the fact that he is one of the most celebrated athletes in his generation, Tank has attracted some of the biggest brands in the sports world. He signed an exclusive partnership deal with Under Armour in 2017.

As the sportswear company is based in Baltimore, Maryland, the partnership was a massive deal for both parties. Under Armour announced the signing right after Gervonta Davis’ 18th fight, where he knocked out Britain’s Liam Walsh. It is still one of the coolest partnership announcements the boxing world has ever seen.

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How much does Gervonta Davis make per fight? Purse history

Gervonta Davis made his professional debut in 2013. However, his rise to stardom came in 2017, when he captured the IBF super featherweight title. Since then, his career has been on an upward trajectory. While details about his purse history from his earlier fights are not available, we can look at some of his recent purse history.

Arguably, his biggest bout came against Ryan Garcia in 2023. The fight generated almost $100 million in revenue, and reportedly, Gervonta Davis was promised a $5 million purse for the fight. However, his total earnings surpassed that amount as he took home nearly $40 million, while Garcia also had a huge payday of nearly $30 million.

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That was and is still the Baltimorean’s highest-ever earnings for a fight. Four months earlier, for his bout against Hector Luis Garcia, Davis received a guaranteed purse of $1.5 million and a 60% share in the PPV earnings. He also had a solid payday against Rolando Romero, where he earned a guaranteed $2 million in purse split. In the usual fashion, he took home 60% of the PPV shares, making his final take $5 million.

In 2019, Gervonta Davis received his first 7-figure guaranteed payday when he fought Yuriorkis Gamboa. While the guaranteed amount was set at $1 million, Tank also had a 55% PPV split. He earned the same amount when he fought Leo Santa Cruz a few months later.

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He only fought once in 2020. However, he made a solid comeback in June 2021 against Mario Barrios. He reportedly earned $1 million in a guaranteed purse with a 60% PPV share for the bout, making his earnings roughly $5 million. For his December 5 2021 bout against Isaac Cruz, he reportedly earned $1 million. Once again, his total payout exceeded that amount as he took home $2.3 million. His earlier fight purses and PPV shares are as follows:

  • Vs. Ricardo Nunez, July 27, 2019 – Guaranteed purse, $750,000, PPV share – 60%
  • Vs. Hugo Ruiz, February 9m 2019 – Guaranteed purse – $500,000, PPV share – 50%
  • Vs. Jesus Cuellar, April 21, 2018 – Guaranteed purse – $400,000, PPV share – 50%
  • Vs. Francisco Fonseca, August 26, 2017 – Guaranteed purse – $600,000, PPV share – 55%

Gervonta Davis’s payday against Lamont Roach was around $5 million, but reportedly totaled up to $10 million, which is a far cry from his payout in his fight against Frank Martin, which was around $3 million. Given that the Baltimorean is a bigger star compared to his opponents, he often benefits from claiming the majority of the PPV split.

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Gervonta Davis’ endorsement deals and sponsorships

The 30-0 boxer has exclusive deals with massive brands like Nike, Reebok, John Greige, etc. While the exact financial details regarding his agreements are not revealed, they must have contributed significantly to improving his net worth. However, in a decade-long career, it is fair to assume that the Marylander has made most of his money through fights.

As we’ve already established, Gervonta Davis has an affinity toward sports apparel brands. Besides Nike and Reebok, ‘Tank’ has also partnered with Chrome Sports. The money he earns from these brands’ partnerships adds a significant amount to his net worth. But seeing how many millions he’s made in his fights so far, some may wonder how much he’s getting for the fight against Jake Paul. Well, let’s find out.

How much will Gervonta Davis make from the Jake Paul fight?

When Mike Tyson fought Jake Paul, a portion of the fight community was disgusted to see someone in his late 20s take on a legend in his late 50s. However, it turned out to be a pretty good day at the office for ‘Iron’. According to reports, the boxing icon made over $20 million, which is a pretty big number. Now, Gervonta Davis is set to earn a big payday as well.

According to reports, Gervonta Davis is set to make about $40 million, double the amount Mike Tyson made, in his fight against Jake Paul. The total estimated payout is around $100 million. And, as expected, Jake Paul will be pocketing the majority of the amount.

What happens on November 14 will be something people will be looking forward to. Gervonta Davis may be a better boxer than Jake Paul, but the massive size discrepancy has created a bit of doubt. What do you think happens come fight night? Drop your comments below.

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